Historic Property Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Warren Whitney; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate

Job summary

George Washington Foundation in Fredericksburg, VA seeks an energetic, entry-level maintenance assistant to support mowing, repairs, security and improvements at Ferry Farm and the Historic Kenmore. Responsibilities include lawn care (about 65%), general carpentry, plumbing, painting (about 30%), and cross-department support for events and emergencies.

Must lift over 50 lbs, work in all weather, and be available some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of tools and equipment (mowers, power tools, excavators and hand tools).
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lawn cutting, week whacking and other landscape maintenance.
• General carpentry, plumbing, painting and related tasks to maintain properties and structures.
• Support for event setup, emergency response efforts and other service requests within Buildings and Grounds.

Skills

Basic tools knowledge

Able to work evenings/weekends

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Tools

Mowers

Power tools

Excavators

Hand tools

Job description

George Washington Foundation in Fredericksburg, VA seeks an energetic, entry-level maintenance assistant to support mowing, repairs, security and improvements at Ferry Farm and the Historic Kenmore. Responsibilities include lawn care (about 65%), general carpentry, plumbing, painting (about 30%), and cross-department support for events and emergencies.

Must lift over 50 lbs, work in all weather, and be available some evenings and weekends.